scholarly journals A Survey of Privacy and Security Issues in Social Networks

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Constantin SPÂNU
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Network Security ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Identity Theft ◽  
Privacy And Security ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
Privacy Issues

Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter have gained more popularity in recent years. Because of its large user base, and large amount of information, they become a potential channel for attackers to exploit. Many social networking sites try to prevent those exploitations, but many attackers are still able to overcome those security countermeasures by using different techniques. Social network users may not be aware of such threats. Therefore, this paper will present a survey on different privacy and security issues in online social networks. The issues include privacy issues, identity theft, social networks spam, social networks malware, and physical threats. Social network privacy issues, social network security issues, social network threats, identity Theft, social network spam, social network malware, Facebook worms, Twitter Worms.

scholarly journals Securing Heterogeneous Privacy Protection in Social Network Records based Encryption Scheme

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-13
Author(s):  
Balamurugan. R ◽  
Dhivakar. M ◽  
Muruganantham. G ◽  
Ramprakash. S
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Network Inference ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Sensitive Information ◽  
Privacy And Security ◽  
User Data

This survey places of interest the major issues concerning privacy and security in online social networks. Firstly, we discuss investigate that aims to protect user data from the an assortment of attack vantage points together with other users, advertisers, third party request developers, and the online social arrangement provider itself. Next we cover social network supposition of user attributes, locate hubs, and link prediction. Because online social networks are so saturated with sensitive information, network inference plays a major privacy role. Social Networking sites go upwards since of all these reasons. In recent years indicates that for many people they are now the mainstream communication knowledge. Social networking sites come under few of the most frequently browsed categories websites in the world. Nevertheless Social Networking sites are also vulnerable to various problems threats and attacks such as revelation of information, identity thefts etc. Privacy practice in social networking sites often appear convoluted as in sequence sharing stands in discord with the need to reduce disclosure-related abuses. Facebook is one such most popular and widely used Social Networking sites which have its own healthy set of Privacy policy.

scholarly journals Img-Shelter : Privacy Protection of Images In Online Social Networks Using Watermarking Scheme

2019 ◽  
pp. 110-120
Author(s):  
P. Ponvasan ◽  
M. Muthusangari
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Information Privacy ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Computational Time

Social networking sites are very useful in sharing information, making friends and keeping in touch with old friends. It is an online service, platform, or site that focuses on facilitating the building of social networks and social elation among peoples for sharing interests, activities, backgrounds, or real-life connections. But with the increasing demand of social networking sites (SNS) privacy and security concern have also increased. Protecting personal information privacy has become a controversial issue among online social network providers and users. Most social network providers have developed several techniques to decrease threats and risks to the users’ privacy. These risks include the misuse of personal information which may lead to illegal acts such as identity theft. This study aims to measure the awareness of users on protecting their personal information privacy, as well as the suitability of the privacy systems which they use to modify privacy settings. In this paper, categorize the picture as sensitive or normal. If it is sensitive means, perform copyrights algorithms. Then provide the permission to the receiver end for download the images in secure manner. Experimental result can be shows that in real time environments using C#.NET as front end and SQL SERVER as back end and comparative study of existing algorithms based on computational time and privacy rate.

scholarly journals Privacy Factors of Social Network That Effect Users Trust And Confidentiality

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1411-1413
Author(s):  
Nader Yahya Alkeinay ◽  
Norita Md Norwawi ◽  
Fauziah Abdul Wahid ◽  
Roesnita Ismail ◽  
Najwa Hayaati Mohd Alwi
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
The Social ◽  
The World ◽  
Privacy Issues ◽  
Different Parts

Social network is term used to refer to the social structure that is made up of a set of social actors. The social actors in this case include organizations or individuals. Social networks allow people to interact and socialize as they get to learn and know each other. Through social networking sites, people from different parts of a country or the world also get to meet and interact. However, there have been issues with regards to social network privacy for those who use the internet to use social network sites. This paper will look at some of the factors that affect trust of the users as well as the privacy issues related to social networks (Fernandez, 2009).

scholarly journals Various Privacy and Security Issues in Online Social Networks

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 142-146
Author(s):  
Miss. Komal K. Khandare
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Private Information ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Privacy And Security ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
Basic Features

Abstract: Social networks have become a part of human life. online interaction, communication, and interest sharing, letting individuals create online profiles that other users can view these are basic features that are offer by most of social networking sites Unfortunately, In many cases, users are not even aware of the disclosure of their personal information through their profiles. Leakage of a user’s private information can happen in different ways. Many of the security risks associated with using social media are presented in this paper. Also, the issue of privacy and how it relates to security are described. Based on these discussions, some key points are provided to improve a user’s privacy and security on social networks. Our inquest will help the readers to understand the security and privacy issues for the social network users, and this research will help the user. Keywords: OSN; security; classic privacy threats; modern threat.

scholarly journals Privacy and Security Issues in Online Social Networks

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaukat Ali ◽  
Naveed Islam ◽  
Azhar Rauf ◽  
Ikram Din ◽  
Mohsen Guizani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Security Issue ◽  
Sensitive Data ◽  
Privacy And Security ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
Social Sphere

The advent of online social networks (OSN) has transformed a common passive reader into a content contributor. It has allowed users to share information and exchange opinions, and also express themselves in online virtual communities to interact with other users of similar interests. However, OSN have turned the social sphere of users into the commercial sphere. This should create a privacy and security issue for OSN users. OSN service providers collect the private and sensitive data of their customers that can be misused by data collectors, third parties, or by unauthorized users. In this paper, common security and privacy issues are explained along with recommendations to OSN users to protect themselves from these issues whenever they use social media.

scholarly journals Online social networks as formal learning environments: Learner experiences and activities

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 144 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Veletsianos ◽  
Cesar Navarrete
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Online Social Network ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Formal Learning ◽  
The Social

<p>While the potential of social networking sites to contribute to educational endeavors is highlighted by researchers and practitioners alike, empirical evidence on the use of such sites for formal online learning is scant. To fill this gap in the literature, we present a case study of learners’ perspectives and experiences in an online course taught using the Elgg online social network. Findings from this study indicate that learners enjoyed and appreciated both the social learning experience afforded by the online social network and supported one another in their learning, enhancing their own and other students’ experiences. Conversely, results also indicate that students limited their participation to course-related and graded activities, exhibiting little use of social networking and sharing. Additionally, learners needed support in managing the expanded amount of information available to them and devised strategies and “workarounds” to manage their time and participation.<br /><strong></strong></p>

Social Networking and Trust

2011 ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Vladlena Benson
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Cyber Threats ◽  
Current State ◽  
Trust Formation ◽  
Threat Mitigation ◽  
Silver Bullet ◽  
Insight Into

Based on the literature review of the theory of trust, this chapter aims to provide an insight into trust formation on social networking sites (SNS). An overview of the current state of cybercrime and known ways of threat mitigation helps shed some light on the reasons why social networks became easy targets for Internet criminals. Increasingly, personalisation is seen as a method for counteracting attacks perpetrated via phishing messages. This chapter aims to look specifically at trust in online social networks and how it influences vulnerability of users towards cybercrime. The chapter poses a question whether personalisation is the silver bullet to combat cyber threats on social networks. Further research directions are discussed.

Ascertaining Trust Indicators in Social Networking Sites

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 22-37
Author(s):  
N. Veerasamy ◽  
W. A. Labuschagne
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Specific Focus

The use of social network sites has exploded with its multitude of functions which include posting pictures, interests, activities and establishing contacts. However, users may be unaware of the lurking dangers of threats originating from Social Networking Sites (SNS) which include malware or fake profiles. This paper investigates the indicators to arouse suspicion that a social networking account is invalid with a specific focus on Facebook as an illustrative example. The results from a survey on users’ opinions on social networks, is presented in the paper. This helps reveal some of the trust indicators that leads users to ascertaining whether a social networking profile is valid or not. Finally, indicators of potentially deceptive agents and profiles are given as a guideline to help users decide whether they should proceed with interaction with certain contacts.

Building Online Social Networks to Engage Female Students in Information Systems

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 33-51
Author(s):  
Jaymeen R. Shah ◽  
Hsun-Ming Lee
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Online Social Network ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Social

During the next decade, enrollment growth in Information Systems (IS) related majors is unlikely to meet the predicted demand for qualified IS graduates. Gender imbalance in the IS related program makes the situation worse as enrollment and retention of women in the IS major has been proportionately low compared to male. In recent years, majority of high school and college students have integrated social networking sites in their daily life and habitually use these sites. Providing female students access to role models via an online social network may enhance their motivation to continue as an IS major and pursue a career in IS field. For this study, the authors follow the action research process – exploration of information systems development. In particular, a Facebook application was developed to build the social network connecting role models and students. Using the application, a basic framework is tested based on the gender of participants. The results suggest that it is necessary to have adequate number of role models accessible to students as female role-models tend to select fewer students to develop relationships with a preference for female students. Female students likely prefer composite role models from a variety of sources. This pilot study yields valuable lessons to provide informal learning fostered by role modeling via online social networks. The Facebook application may be further expanded to enhance female students' interests in IS related careers.

User-Friendly Security Patterns for Designing Social Network Websites

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalid Alemerien
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
User Interfaces ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Graphical User Interfaces ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Privacy And Security ◽  
Security Patterns ◽  
User Friendly

The number of users in Social Networking Sites (SNSs) is increasing exponentially. As a result, several security and privacy problems in SNSs have appeared. Part of these problems is caused by insecure Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs). Therefore, the developers of SNSs should take into account the balance between security and usability aspects during the development process. This paper proposes a set of user-friendly security patterns to help SNS developers to design interactive environments which protect the privacy and security of individuals while being highly user friendly. The authors proposed four patterns and evaluated them against the Facebook interfaces. The authors found that participants accepted the interfaces constructed through the proposed patterns more willingly than the Facebook interfaces.

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